Parking Attendants Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $35,490 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $43,120
Employed locally 50
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,490
    50th (median)
    $35,490
    75th
    $36,000
    90th
    $43,120

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 38% Median Parking Attendants salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parking Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado Springs, CO $46,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,740
    Washington $41,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,660

    Nearby metros — Parking Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,740
    Washington $41,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $39,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,690

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,380
    Light Truck Drivers $45,470
    Bus Drivers, School $59,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Olympia, WA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.31 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Olympia, WA is 2.6% above the national median of $34,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parking Attendants in Olympia?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,490.